You will be assigned a time to move into your assigned room. The Residential Center will share this with you in July for a fall start and in January for a Spring semester start. You will have the chance to get your belongings settled before you attend your first Orientation event.  

First-year students are required to purchase a Block 304 plan which includes 5 Meal Trades plus $350 discretionary funds. This plan allows unlimited access to the 921 the main Dining Hall on campus.

All mail must be addressed completely as follows:

Your First & Last Name - STUDENT
Bentley University
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452-4705

For more information on the Bentley Mail Room.

The Bentley Shuttles are a great resource for exploring the local area, as well as getting around campus. With three routes that cover campus, Waltham, Waverly Square (Belmont) and Harvard Square (Cambridge), you also have easy access to MBTA buses, subway and commuter rail lines. You can catch all three lines at the LaCava Shuttle Hub.  The TransLoc Rider mobile app provides live tracking, bus capacity and arrival times, as well as important schedule updates. See schedules and additional shuttle details below.

A Target is located in Watertown, MA, about a 15-minute drive from campus. You can also mail items to campus at 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452.

Discretionary dollars can be used through campus in places such as LaCava, Currito, Einteins and for items at the Falcon Mart in Collins. Meal trades are an alternative for some items at Currito and LaCava which can be ordered either in person or on Grubhub.

RAs will be around to help, you can also place a work order and someone will be able to help as well.

Freshman are required to be on the Block 304 meal plan, but they can switch meal plans their sophomore year, depending on where they live on campus.

30 inches, but you are allowed to bring bed risers.

Other than during finals week, they are: 

10pm - 8am | Sunday through Thursday 

1am - 9am | Friday through Saturday 

Course registration and selection occurs online in July for first year and transfer students starting in the Fall semester and in January for students starting in the Spring semester. You will receive more detailed information when you complete your online orientation.

Spring 2025 registration will take place virtually on January 9, 2025.

We will share the Fall 2025 registration dates in May 2025.

Course registration will be available starting at your designated date. Staff will be available during this time to help answer questions. If you are unable to register for classes during this time, you can log in any time after course registration has opened. Please note that there will be additional support during Orientation to make any final adjustments to your schedule as needed.

We have a multi-layer orientation experience. All new students must complete an online orientation, then participate in course registration, and then attend on-campus Orientation. For students living on campus, you will move into your residence halls during your assigned time block and then join into the Orientation program. More details and dates can be found here: bentley.edu/orientation. 

Yes. All new students should participate in Orientation. If you have questions about the program or time commitment, please reach out to orientation@bentley.edu and a staff member can assist you. 

Orientation provides a foundation for your Bentley experience. You will have the opportunity to connect with fellow students, faculty and staff. You will learn what life is like as a Bentley student, ways to get involved outside of the classroom, and understand your rights and responsibilities as a member of our community. And of course, we want you to have some fun! 

Yes! We understand that you have had experience in a college setting, but we want you to know Bentley and connect with the community. You will be in a group with other transfer students and some sessions will be transfer student specific. 

Throughout Orientation all meals will be provided in the dining hall. You will eat lunches and dinners during rotations with your Orientation Leader and group. Breakfast is optional.

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are made up of current Bentley undergraduate students. We have built a well-balanced, diverse team of students with different and important involvement on campus. Orientation Leaders arrive on campus about a week before new students for training in relationship building, knowledge of on-campus resources and University policies. The OLs will help you throughout the Orientation Program and are a great resource throughout your time at Bentley. 

In the fall your Orientation group will be the same group as your Falcon Discovery Seminar class. This will allow you to be with other first-year, transfer and exchange students and begin the experience that will continue throughout the semester with your faculty member and seminar peer leader. Don’t worry too much about the grouping piece, the important part is to connect with other new students and start to build your network at Bentley. 

The MOSAIC Experience is a Fall pre-orientation program for new students of color. First year and transfer students are welcome to participate. 

The MOSAIC program begins three days prior to New Student Orientation. During the program, students receive tools and training to prepare them for academic success and make meaningful connections within their new college community.   

For more information, email the Multicultural Center staff at GA_Multicultural_Center@Bentley.edu. 

Yes, the MOSAIC experience is a pre-orientation program so after it is completed, you will join your new Orientation group.  

These dates will be shared shortly.

If you apply and are accepted into a Defined Community, you will arrive early, and you will have the opportunity to meet your community members and faculty or staff advisor. You will also participate in a leadership retreat on Wednesday before starting Orientation. 

You should review your Becoming a Falcon Quick Guide. This will outline all of the tasks you need to complete before starting the semester. There is a lot so you will want to stay on track. The checklist will also be in your BentleyConnect Portal. Use the portal to complete all these tasks. You will learn more details about the tasks and other events in May for students starting in the Fall semester and in October for students starting in the Spring semester.

The health wellness and counseling centers are opened Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. 

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, you can call University Police at (781) 891-3131. When off-campus, call or text 911.

Bentley’s counseling center's phone line is also staffed 24/7. In the event of a need for after hours mental health support, please call 781-891-2274.